Social Security Number

All international students who have been offered employment must obtain a Social Security number. A Social Security number allows the United States Government to monitor wages earned by employees in the United States.

Please note that a social security number does not grant you authorization to work in the United States. You must always follow the employment guidelines for your particular visa classification.

Eligibility

All students who apply for a social security number must be physically present in the United States in an immigration classification that permits employment.

F-1 students must meet one of the following criteria to obtain a Social Security Card

You must have been offered on-campus employment

You have obtained permission for Curricular Practical

You have been granted Optional Practical Training employment authorization and have received your Employment Authorization Document

Turn in the letter and Social Security Request Form to the Office of International Education

You will receive an enrollment verification letter two to four days later from the Office of International Education. Please note that this letter cannot be processed until you have registered for classes.

Bring your enrollment verification, employment letter, passport, I-20 or DS-2019, and original I-94 card to the nearest social security office. The Green Bay Social Security Office is located at 1561 Dousman Street, Green Bay, 920-433-3904.

Once at the Social Security Office, you will need to fill out for SS-5, you can also fill out the form in advance here

Receiving your Social Security Card

Once you have applied for a Social Security Number, the Social Security Administration will verify your eligibility. Once approved, they will mail your card to the address that you provide on your application within 14 business days. If a card has not been received within 30 days of application, please contact the Social Security Administration.

All international students should receive a card that has the notation, “Valid for Employment Only with INS Authorization.” This notation means that you must meet the employment authorization of your particular visa classification before you can start employment.